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Census data on inter-ethnic relationships in the UK. An inter-ethnic relationship is one between a cohabiting couple where each person is from a different ethnic group. This short presentation gives different facts about the types of people in inter-ethnic relationships. @statshan on twitter, TES and Slideshare www.facebook.com/teachingwithstatistics
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Inter-ethnic Relationships2011 Census Data from the Office for National
StatisticsKey Points
Definition
An inter-ethnic relationship is defined as:
A relationship between a couple who are either married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting
where each partner identifies with a different ethnic group.
Inter-ethnic Relationships
In 2011
2.3 million people were in an inter-ethnic relationship
Inter-ethnic Relationships
This was:
9%of all people living as a couple
Inter-ethnic Relationships
7%Up from
in 2001
Inter-ethnic Relationships
4%of those of White British ethnicity who were
part of a cohabiting couple relationship were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
Just:
Inter-ethnic Relationships
4%Just:
Reflecting the fact that they are the largest group of the overall population,
so have a greater opportunity to be in a relationship with someone who is also White British.
of those of White British ethnicity who were part of a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
Inter-ethnic Relationships
85%of people from mixed/multiple ethnic groups who
were in a cohabiting couple relationship were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
In comparison
Inter-ethnic Relationships
85%In comparison
Reflecting the fact that these are the smallest group of the overall population.
of people from mixed/multiple ethnic groups whowere in a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
Inter-ethnic Relationships
12%
Indian
Cultural, racial and religious differences are likely to play a part in the low rate of inter ethnic relationships for those of
Asian/Asian British ethnicity who were in a cohabiting couple relationship:
9%7% 31%ChinesePakistaniBangladeshi
Inter-ethnic Relationships
35%of people of an Arab ethnicity who
were in a cohabiting couple relationship were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
And finally:
Inter-ethnic Relationships
35%And finally:
But the rate was higher for Arab men (43%) than Arab women (26%)
of people of an Arab ethnicity who were in a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
Want more?See the whole report on the ONS website
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